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Laurin & Klement
FCS

Laurin & Klement FCS, an OHV 3.5-litre two-seat roadster of which eight were built.

Still being researched: why it matters, identification guide, full specifications. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.

IDENTIFICATION CARD · LAURIN & KLEMENT FCS 1908–1909
No licensed photograph yet. Photographs are published only when their licence permits it.
8BuiltIndependently researched
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
8 Built
Years
1908–1909
Engine
3,486 cc / 3.5 LFactory: 3,486 cc
Power
71 kW / 96.5 PSFactory: 71 kW
Top speed
130 km/hFactory: 130 km/h
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Not yet verified
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

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How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityUltra Rare 8 · Built1
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Photos

Exterior, interior and detail photos with their licences.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

What is countedFigureBasisStatus
Total model productionSports car FCS built 1908-1909 81 Factory production Independently researched

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

The FCS sports roadster was built in 1908 and 1909, eight cars, some with other engines.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard FCS.

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeNot yet verified
LayoutNot yet verified
Displacement 3,486 cc / 3.5 LFactory: 3,486 cc2 Independently researched
BoreNot yet verified
StrokeNot yet verified
Compression ratioNot yet verified
Fuel systemNot yet verified
Power 71 kW / 96.5 PSFactory: 71 kW2 Independently researched
Power atNot yet verified
TorqueNot yet verified

Transmission & drivetrain

GearboxNot yet verified
GearsNot yet verified
Driven wheelsNot yet verified

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisNot yet verified
Front suspensionNot yet verified
Rear suspensionNot yet verified
BrakesNot yet verified
SteeringNot yet verified
Body constructionNot yet verified
Wheelbase 2,130 mmFactory: 2,130 mm2 Independently researched
LengthNot yet verified
WidthNot yet verified
HeightNot yet verified
Front trackNot yet verified
Rear trackNot yet verified
Kerb weight 930 kgFactory: 930 kg2 Independently researched
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speed 130 km/hFactory: 130 km/h2 Independently researched
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
Fuel tankNot yet verified

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

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Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

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05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

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Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    Laurin & Klement FCS (Auta5P) Level C
    • 8 Sports car FCS built 1908-1909
    Accessed 2026-11-13
  2. 2
    Laurin & Klement FCS (Auta5P catalogue, after the book L&K-Skoda 1895-1995) Level C auta5p.eu
    • objem 3486 cm3
    • výkon 71 kW (96 koní)
    • rozvor náprav 2130 mm
    • pohotovostní hmotnost 930 kg
    • maximální rychlost 130 km/h
    Accessed 2026-11-13